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Soil Association Websiteen-GBCopyright Soil Association 2009web@soilassociation.orgOrganic market shows improved growth amidst tumbling food prices The Soil Association’s 2015 Organic Market Report reveals sales of organic products increased by 4% in 2014. The new figures announced today (24 February 2015) show this is significant growth in a year when both food prices (down 1.9%) and food spen...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/7805/organic-market-shows-improved-growth-amidst-tumbling-food-prices
fnorrisTue, 24 Feb 2015 11:00:00 GMTComment on NFU concern that the UK is 'losing ability to feed itself' In response to the NFU's concern that the UK is ' losing ability to feed itself ' (Telegraph, 22 February 2015), Soil Association policy director Peter Melchett commented: http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/7804/comment-on-nfu-concern-that-the-uk-is-losing-ability-to-feed-itself
hcoristineTue, 24 Feb 2015 09:19:00 GMTHere's to 2015 - a big year for Soil Association Certification and the UK organic market This we year we have ambitious plans – we want to see the organic market continue to grow, our licensees businesses flourish and we want to be instrumental in raising consumer awareness of the benefits of organic. We will rolling out a new look for ...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/7698/heres-to-2015-a-big-year-for-soil-association-certification-and-the-uk-organic-market
jmorleyWed, 28 Jan 2015 14:04:00 GMTOrganic sales lead the way into the New Year! Figures presented by Nielsen at the end of December 2014 confirm sales for organic are still trending upwards versus a worsening picture for non-organic. Total organic sales for the 52 week period to 6 th December have grown by +2% (+ 1.8% previous ...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/7614/organic-sales-lead-the-way-into-the-new-year
jmorleyWed, 07 Jan 2015 15:02:00 GMTOne million meals: Soil Association transforming workplace catering in UK businesses Today (10 December) the Soil Association celebrates a landmark achievement, with one million high quality meals being served each workday in schools, universities, nurseries, workplaces, hospitals, care homes and restaurants across the UK [1]. The S...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/7575/one-million-meals-soil-association-transforming-workplace-catering-in-uk-businesses
fnorrisWed, 10 Dec 2014 10:20:00 GMTOrganic Market Update – Growth continues into Winter months Organic sales have continued to grow steadily during the early Winter months. Year on year sales to November 8 show a healthy + 1.8% increase in value which, when compared to the contraction in non-organic sales of -0.8% , shows that organic food an...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/7546/organic-market-update-growth-continues-into-winter-months
tyoungThu, 27 Nov 2014 17:16:00 GMTWRAP: advice and support to help you reduce your food waste We’ve become a signatory of WRAP’S Hospitality and Food Service Agreement, which supports caterers to reduce food and packaging waste by providing practical advice. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/7527/wrap-advice-and-support-to-help-you-reduce-your-food-waste
tyoungFri, 21 Nov 2014 16:26:00 GMTDragon’s Den Winners get the NPD treatment! The three winning businesses from August’s Organic Dragon’s Den took their places on an intensive new product development (NPD) session, a prize designed to help each business to further success in the marketplace. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/7509/dragon-s-den-winners-get-the-npd-treatment
jdingwallThu, 13 Nov 2014 15:32:00 GMT David Laws praises Food for Life Catering Mark for school food Minister of State for Education, David Laws MP, has praised the Soil Association’s Food for Life Catering Mark, commending it as a scheme that allows school leaders to choose caterers who are committed to providing school children with high quality,...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/7493/-david-laws-praises-food-for-life-catering-mark-for-school-food
tyoungThu, 06 Nov 2014 15:50:00 GMTSuccess at Nordic Organic Food Fair It’s been another successful year at the Nordic Organic Food Fair . Lee Holdstock, Soil Association Trade Relations Manager accompanied Soil Association UK organic certified businesses, showcasing products and brands on a pavilion to thousands of vi...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/7478/success-at-nordic-organic-food-fair
fnorrisFri, 31 Oct 2014 14:57:00 GMTOrganic market strengthens as retailers and brands gain confidence The Soil Association is announcing new figures released today (24 September 2014) showing acceleration in the growth of the UK’s organic grocery market - outperforming non organic sales in supermarkets. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/7411/organic-market-strengthens-as-retailers-and-brands-gain-confidence
smartinWed, 24 Sep 2014 15:39:00 GMTNew research shows significant nutritional differences between organic and non-organic food New research from Newcastle University, to be published on Tuesday 15 July, in the British Journal of Nutrition , has shown that organic crops and crop-based foods – including fruit, vegetables and cereals – are up to 60% higher in a number of key a...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/6957/new-research-shows-significant-nutritional-differences-between-organic-and-non-organic-food
tyoungFri, 11 Jul 2014 15:24:00 GMTGraham’s The Family Dairy shine at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2014 Graham’s The Family Dairy is celebrating a trio of awards after winning three categories at the national Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/6842/graham-s-the-family-dairy-shine-at-the-scotland-food-drink-excellence-awards-2014
eroseTue, 27 May 2014 17:07:00 GMTFood for Life acknowledged in UN report Good public food procurement supports nutritious diets and sustainable food systems, says UN expert. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/6817/food-for-life-acknowledged-in-un-report
eroseFri, 16 May 2014 13:36:00 GMTSoil Association Organic Innovation Award 2014 announced at Natural and Organic Awards Winners of the prestigious Natural and Organic Awards 2014 , hosted in association with the Soil Association, were announced at the Natural and Organic Products show on Sunday 13 April at the Novotel London West. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/6760/soil-association-organic-innovation-award-2014-announced-at-natural-and-organic-awards
kstinchcombeWed, 16 Apr 2014 11:05:00 GMTSoil Association 2014 Organic Market Report reveals growth in organic sales for the first time in four years The Soil Association’s annual Organic Market Report today reveals that the organic sector has seen growth of 2.8% in 2013: the first time the organic market has seen annual growth since 2008. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/6650/soil-association-2014-organic-market-report-reveals-growth-in-organic-sales-for-the-first-time-in-fo
fnorrisThu, 13 Mar 2014 08:57:00 GMTComment: Organic farming – the scientifically proven way of saving bees The biggest ever review into whether organic farming benefits wildlife has taken place – and the findings are clear – organic farms have on average nearly a third more different species of wildlife. The researchers stated in the report that "organic...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/6455/comment-organic-farming-the-scientifically-proven-way-of-saving-bees
swestonTue, 04 Feb 2014 09:37:00 GMTBBC Food and Farming Awards 2014 Just launched, nominations are now open for this year's Food and Farming Awards. The Awards celebrate the best of British food and those companies and individuals who grow, make and supply it. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/6336/bbc-food-and-farming-awards-2014
smorganThu, 09 Jan 2014 11:47:00 GMTSoil Association's Organic September campaign lifts sales The Soil Association's annual Organic September campaign has delivered a strong boost to the organic market, confirming further that the UK organic market is back into good growth with positive figures since the start of 2013. The Small Changes, Big...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/6127/soil-associations-organic-september-campaign-lifts-sales
hblackWed, 06 Nov 2013 15:55:00 GMTWhat you can say about benefits when selling organic food – new statements The Soil Association is issuing a new report containing positive statements in support of organic food and farming having sought guidance from the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) Copy Advice Team. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/5945/what-you-can-say-about-benefits-when-selling-organic-food-new-statements
hblackThu, 19 Sep 2013 15:04:00 GMTSoil Association launches Organic September – Small Changes, Big Difference The Soil Association is launching Organic September – Small Changes, Big Difference to show the huge difference consumers can make by switching one household item to organic. Running throughout September, the campaign will be the UK’s biggest celebr...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/5730/soil-association-launches-organic-september-small-changes-big-difference
ncollins-danielMon, 19 Aug 2013 11:23:00 GMTOrganic sector returns to growth as horsemeat effect takes hold Organic sales are back in sustained growth - as the ‘Horsegate effect’ proves longer-lasting than many predicted… http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/5616/organic-sector-returns-to-growth-as-horsemeat-effect-takes-hold
fnorrisMon, 15 Jul 2013 15:05:00 GMTSoil Association reports increase in organic sales over three months since the horsemeat scandal Latest figures from Kantar World-panel reveal organic sales through supermarkets have increased steadily for the past three months. The 12 week year on year picture shows a +1.6% for organic food sales - the first time the market has seen year on ye...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/5383/soil-association-reports-increase-in-organic-sales-over-three-months-since-the-horsemeat-scandal
ncollins-danielWed, 08 May 2013 09:29:00 GMTSoil Association 2013 Organic Market Report reveals significant areas of growth in organic sales The Organic Market Report published by the Soil Association highlights key areas of growth in online retail, independent outlets and a shift towards younger consumers during 2012. Overall, the market has dipped by 1.5% as the UK continues through it...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/5100/soil-association-2013-organic-market-report-reveals-significant-areas-of-growth-in-organic-sales
fnorrisWed, 20 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMTTrade on Greenpeace's field at Glastonbury 2013 Since the early nineties Greenpeace have been one of the lead charities invited by the Glastonbury Festival to operate at the festival where they have their own field on which they promote themselves and their international campaigns. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/4789/trade-on-greenpeaces-field-at-glastonbury-2013
eroseTue, 08 Jan 2013 13:42:00 GMTCatering Mark consultations: have your say We are consulting on three areas of the Food for Life Catering Mark standards http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/4765/catering-mark-consultations-have-your-say
eroseWed, 19 Dec 2012 17:23:00 GMTFinal version of group strategy published The Soil Association is pleased to publish the final version of its new group strategy: The Road to 2020. The publication sees the culmination of a large-scale consultation exercise with stakeholders, and sets out our goals and priorities over the s...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/3142/final-version-of-group-strategy-published
tyoungThu, 01 Mar 2012 16:34:00 GMT10 small steps to a big organic Christmas The choices we make over the festive season - about what goes on our plates, the presents we buy, what we wear and what we put on our skin – have far reaching consequences for our health, the health of our countryside, and the development of countri...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/2822/10-small-steps-to-a-big-organic-christmas
jstrideTue, 29 Nov 2011 17:05:00 GMTOrganic heroes nominated for Radio 4 Food & Farming Awards The Soil Association led Food for Life Partnership , the lottery funded network of schools and communities across England committed to transforming food culture, has been nominated for the prestigious Derek Cooper award in the up and coming BBC Radi...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/2793/organic-heroes-nominated-for-radio-4-food-farming-awards
tyoungMon, 21 Nov 2011 16:52:00 GMTOrganic September round-up The UK’s biggest celebration of all things organic took place last month, with Organic September being marked on organic farms, in schools, by retailers and caterers and the general public. Taking a lead from the ongoing industry wide ‘discover orga...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/2776/organic-september-round-up
tyoungMon, 10 Oct 2011 16:33:00 GMTEssex Hospitals first in UK to achieve silver Catering Mark for fresh, healthy meals Ashlyns Catering [1] has achieved the prestigious silver Food for Life Catering Mark from the Soil Association [2] for serving fresh, healthy meals to Braintree Community Hospital and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping, making them the first hospitals...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/2587/essex-hospitals-first-in-uk-to-achieve-silver-catering-mark-for-fresh-healthy-meals
GCattTue, 06 Sep 2011 17:10:00 GMTJohn Lewis launches Soil Association certified wool To celebrate Wool Week (5 -11 September), John Lewis will be launching a 100% organic wool range from Soil Association member Cornish Organic Wool . http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/2585/john-lewis-launches-soil-association-certified-wool
GCattFri, 02 Sep 2011 13:43:00 GMTCalling all game changers – enter the International Green Awardshttp://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/2491/calling-all-game-changers-enter-the-international-green-awards
sboltonMon, 15 Aug 2011 15:03:00 GMTWhitmuir the Organic Place becomes first restaurant in Scotland to achieve gold Catering Mark for fresh and healthy meals Whitmuir the Organic Place achieves prestigious gold Food for Life Catering Mark for serving fresh and healthy meals with organic ingredients. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/2471/whitmuir-the-organic-place-becomes-first-restaurant-in-scotland-to-achieve-gold-catering-mark-for-fr
GCattThu, 04 Aug 2011 11:50:00 GMTWinners of the 2011 Organic Food Awards announced The winners of the 2011 Organic Food Awards were announced at the Start Festival, Clarence House, on Wednesday 27 July, part of the national ‘Start’ initiative, established by The Prince's Charities Foundation to promote and celebrate sustainable li...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/2421/winners-of-the-2011-organic-food-awards-announced
GCattThu, 28 Jul 2011 08:59:00 GMTDr Phil Morley joins Soil Association Certification as Fresh Produce Trade Consultant Soil Association Certification welcomes Dr Phil Morley, who begins this week as Fresh Produce Trade Consultant. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/2352/dr-phil-morley-joins-soil-association-certification-as-fresh-produce-trade-consultant
GCattThu, 21 Jul 2011 14:34:00 GMTOrganic body outlines new US textile ruling The Organic Trade Association has clarified how a new US policy memo which allows organic textiles to be sold in the USA in a similar way to organic food, is also in addition to existing FTC requirements. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/2180/organic-body-outlines-new-us-textile-ruling
sboltonMon, 13 Jun 2011 14:01:00 GMTGOTS welcomes USDA ruling The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has welcomed a new policy memorandum from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in which it explicitly confirms that textile products that are produced in accordance with the GOTS standard may ...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/2158/gots-welcomes-usda-ruling
GCattWed, 25 May 2011 14:22:00 GMTOrganic food 'can help you lose weight and live longer’: How natural fruit and vegetables are packed with more nutrients A study by the University of Newcastle School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development reports that fruit and vegetables grown without artificial fertilisers have significantly more key nutrients, including vitamin C. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/2155/organic-food-can-help-you-lose-weight-and-live-longer-how-natural-fruit-and-vegetables-are-packed-wi
GCattMon, 23 May 2011 11:57:00 GMTA growing market for organic textiles Soil Association textile licensees defied the recession in 2010 with a sales growth of 35% - reaching £12million. As the market for organic textiles grows, so does our support for organic textiles trade. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/2149/a-growing-market-for-organic-textiles
sboltonMon, 16 May 2011 13:54:00 GMTSoil Association Organic Market Report 2011 Sales of organic products fell 5.9% to £1.73 billion in 2010 with the rate of decline slowing significantly throughout the year, according to the Organic Market Report published today by the Soil Association. [1] http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1859/soil-association-organic-market-report-2011
GCattMon, 04 Apr 2011 11:40:00 GMTNew standards proposed for organic greenhouse crops New standards for growing organic crops in greenhouses and polytunnels are being proposed, following feedback from an open public consultation. Changes put forward include a recommendation to progress toward renewable sources of energy, a requiremen...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1588/new-standards-proposed-for-organic-greenhouse-crops
cturtonWed, 09 Mar 2011 14:54:00 GMTUN ‘Green Marshall Plan’ condemns large scale, chemical approaches to boost food production In what will be seen as major blow to the GM industry and supporters of greater industrialisation of agriculture, including those behind the recent UK Government Foresight report [1], the UN has condemned attempts to use large scale, chemical approa...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1582/un-green-marshall-plan-condemns-large-scale-chemical-approaches-to-boost-food-production
cturtonTue, 08 Mar 2011 13:21:00 GMTHealth claims trump ethics with UK consumersThirty percent more UK shoppers look for health claims than ethical ones; ‘Free range’ is twice as looked for as Fairtrade; However, almost 90 percent recognise the Fairtrade logo. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1563/health-claims-trump-ethics-with-uk-consumers
sboltonTue, 22 Feb 2011 11:46:00 GMTPlans for ‘mega-dairy’ withdrawn Plans to set up the UK’s largest dairy farm were withdrawn today (16 February 2011). Commenting on the announcement by Nocton Dairies Ltd. Emma Hockridge, head of policy at the Soil Association, said: http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1555/plans-for-mega-dairy-withdrawn
GCattWed, 16 Feb 2011 14:41:00 GMTNew dates for Industry Learning EventsOur one-day organic induction events provide brands, retailers and caterers the opportunity to improve their knowledge of the market while deepening their understanding of organic benefits.http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1223/new-dates-for-industry-learning-events
Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:04:00 GMTNominate for the Sunday Telegraph’s top 1,000?To mark the start of the British economy’s recovery from the recent financial crisis and recession, The Daily and The Sunday Telegraph have set out to establish which companies will drive that growth, creating the jobs and the wealth the country need...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1535/nominate-for-the-sunday-telegraph-s-top-1-000
sboltonMon, 14 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMTFood fit for a health or disease service? A new survey for the Soil Association has revealed that over half of people (53%) would not be happy serving the meals they were given in hospital to a child, 29% say the food was so bad that at times they couldn’t recognise what was on their plate,...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1543/food-fit-for-a-health-or-disease-service
cturtonMon, 07 Feb 2011 00:01:00 GMTHonesty on technology is needed We need to be honest about the failures of certain technologies - such as GM - to provide food for a growing world population, says Molly Consibee, the Soil Association's director of campaigns and communications. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1521/honesty-on-technology-is-needed
tyoungTue, 25 Jan 2011 14:29:00 GMTNew campaign launches to highlight benefits of organicThe organic industry launches a high profile 3-year campaign that is set to deliver sales growth by increasing consumer demand for organic food in the UK.http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1504/new-campaign-launches-to-highlight-benefits-of-organic
sboltonFri, 07 Jan 2011 09:47:00 GMTConference set to deliver three key sessions for tradeOur 2011 conference offers three comprehensive trade elements which will be of interest to any business operating in the organic market.http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1459/conference-set-to-deliver-three-key-sessions-for-trade
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMTMore evidence required on cloning Despite the Food Standards Agency claiming that meat and milk from cloned animals is ‘hypothetically safe’, they admit that: ‘the current evidence on the composition of meat and milk is relatively limited, and further evidence is required on how the...http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1433/more-evidence-required-on-cloning
cturtonFri, 26 Nov 2010 12:12:00 GMTOrganic sales up in September Sales of organic food and drink through supermarkets reached £82m during September, an increase of 15.5% on the previous four-weeks, data from Kantar Worldpanel shows. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1245/organic-sales-up-in-september
GCattMon, 25 Oct 2010 09:09:00 GMTOrganic Fortnight 2010 - another successful yearThis year the key slogan for our Organic Fortnight was “Choose organic every day”, positioning organic products as an accessible, affordable everyday choice.http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1238/organic-fortnight-2010-another-successful-year
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:35:00 GMTHalf of European shoppers will buy more ethical food and drink in the future Source: IGD Half (49%) of shoppers across four European countries expect to be buying more food and grocery products with ethical credentials in the future, according to new consumer research published by international food and grocery analysts IGD....http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1220/half-of-european-shoppers-will-buy-more-ethical-food-and-drink-in-the-future
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:45:00 GMTSocial gathering at Patrick Holden's farm in September Soil Association members are invited to attend a social gathering to meet other members and friends at Soil Association director Patrick Holden’s farm near Lampeter, Ceredigion on Friday 24 September from approximately 6pm-9pm.http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/1213/social-gathering-at-patrick-holdens-farm-in-september
pmundyMon, 06 Sep 2010 16:37:00 GMTIFOAM launch new EU organic logo guideA handy new guide to the use of the new EU organic logo is now available from IFOAM.http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/411/ifoam-launch-new-eu-organic-logo-guide
pmundyWed, 16 Jun 2010 16:50:00 GMTThe Food for Life Partnership needs your vote!The Food for Life Partnership has just been nominated for the National Lottery Awards 2010 and needs your vote to make it through to the final round.http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/403/the-food-for-life-partnership-needs-your-vote
pmundyWed, 09 Jun 2010 17:15:00 GMTEthics more important than price’, claims shopper pollShoppers rate ethical and environmental considerations as more important than price when choosing their supermarket, according to new research.http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/402/ethics-more-important-than-price-claims-shopper-poll
Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:15:00 GMTPromoting Scotland's finest at the Royal Highland Show Soil Association Scotland is hoping to promote Scotland's finest organic products at its stand at the Roal Highland Show on 24-27 June 2010. http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/392/promoting-scotlands-finest-at-the-royal-highland-show
pmundyTue, 25 May 2010 13:36:00 GMTOrganic packaging concernsNew requirements on the use of the new EU organic logo on packaging materials could have “serious repercussions for the organic sector”, warns the IFOAM EU Group.http://www.soilassociation.org/trade/news/newsandevents/articleid/310/organic-packaging-concerns
pmundyThu, 25 Feb 2010 13:14:00 GMT